Surdek took it upon herself to write Liberty Principal Tim Greenwell a note to inquire about what could be done to help.

After a brief meeting with Greenwell, she researched the American Red Cross, advertised and recruited friends to assist in collecting donations.

The initiative was a one-morning “flash drive” for the Flower Mound community to bring in cash donations. In all, $650 was collected and will be forwarded to the American Red Cross with a specific instruction to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy.